Assessment of blood pressure in patients with hypertension aged 60-79 years before and after the publication of the 2014 Eighth Joint National Committee report

Conclusions:
Over 1 year at an academic health system, new recommendations from the JNC 8 did not affect mean BP or number of antihypertensives in older patients with hypertension. A similar investigation after more time or in patients with newly diagnosed hypertension may help determine the full impact.

Source: Therapeutic Advances in Cardiovascular Disease - April 6, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Fixen, C. W., Saseen, J. J., Vande Griend, J. P., Linnebur, S. A. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research